MUSTANG BAND Welcome to the 2019 Parent meeting

MUSTANG BAND Welcome to the 2019 Parent meeting We are glad you’re here!

What we value ■ Students that are – Kind – Hard working – Great moral compass

Program Overview ■ Concert Bands ■ Friendship ■ Marching Band ■ Study Groups ■ Guard ■ Mentorship ■ Drumline ■ Collaboration ■ Front Ensemble ■ Problem Solving ■ Winterguard ■ Discipline ■ Jazz Band ■ Communication ■ Booster Club ■ Spirit ■ Leadership ■ Accountability ■ Community ■ Positive Environment

Rehearsal Schedule Performance Schedule ■ Monday – Friday – 7 AM – 9: 30 AM – MAC, Parking Lot – Every member is involved ■ Football games – Pregame, Spirit Show, Halftime ■ Pep Rallies ■ Parades ■ Marching Contests

Band Fees ■ Marching Band Design ■ Uniform Repair ■ Additional Staff ■ Uniform Cleaning ■ Music Arrangement ■ Items beyond the district budget ■ Percussion Arrangement ■ Masterclasses ■ Marching Drill ■ Visual Coordination ■ Contest Fees ■ Leadership Training ■ Band Meals ■ Solo/Ensemble Fees ■ Show Shirt ■ Clinicians

GCISD Owned Instrument Fees ■ $50 per semester per instrument ■ This fee does not go to our program ■ It is for the purchase of new instruments and repair of current instruments Other Items ■ Marching Shoes ■ Gloves ■ Summer Uniform ■ Region Entry ■ Spirit Wear ■ Flip Folders

Band Fair = Registration ■ Saturday, August 3 rd in this room ■ A – F @ 9 AM ■ G – K @ 10 AM ■ L – P @ 11 AM ■ Q – U @ Noon ■ V – Z @ 1 PM ■ Forms, Spirit Wear, Other Items, Volunteer Opportunities, Band Fee Payment ■ Student and a parent should attend this event ■ If you can’t be there, please email Mr. Rees

Band Boosters ■ Socially acceptable way to monitor your child and their friends ■ Get involved with our program ■ We want everyone’s help regardless of your skill set! ■ Check in with Uma and Rachel for more information

Communicate – Grapevine. HSBand. com ■ Email is the best way to reach your band directors ■ Absence request forms help us know what’s going on ■ Google calendar is on the website ■ Charms is for emails – please let me know if you don’t get these emails ■ Weekly emails are sent on Sunday – they also go on the website ■ We are here to answer your questions

Hawaii Trip Aloha!

THANK YOU FOR COMING! GO MUSTANGS!